Mobile proof of auto insurance may soon come to Mississippi drivers

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Motorists could soon be displaying their liability coverage cards on their smartphones. Drivers in Mississippi may soon be allowed to use their smartphones and other types of electronic device to be able to show their proof of auto insurance, should a new legislative bill be passed. Motorists will be able to display the liability insurance cards on the screens of their mobile devices. If the bill should pass, it will mean that even if motorists have not brought their traditional proof of auto insurance cards with them, it will still…

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Proof of auto insurance goes electronic in Florida

Florida proof of Auto Insurance

The state has joined more than half of the country that allow drivers to display coverage on their smartphones. Florida has now become one of the 30 total states that are now allowing drivers to show digital proof of auto insurance on the screens of their smartphones and other mobile devices as a legitimate way of showing that they have the required coverage for their vehicles. The Cabinet and the Governor have now signed the administrative rule that allowed the change to be implemented. The Florida Cabinet and Governor Rick…

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Mobile auto insurance honor handed to GEICO

Geico auto Insurance

An independent research firm has said that the insurer’s smartphone functionality tops the ranks. According to Forrester Research, when it comes to mobile auto insurance functionality, GEICO is leading the way in the industry and is providing the best overall customer experience. Considering the importance of smartphones and cell phones in our lives, this is an important statement. The November 2013 report has been released by Forrester Research to include their 2013 U.S. Mobile Insurance Functionality Rankings. They determined that when it came to the performance of mobile auto insurance…

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Auto insurance cards accepted electronically in only some states

Proof of Auto Insurance

Paper proof of coverage cards are still required in the majority of states, so drivers should inform themselves. Although electronic proof of coverage is starting to make a growing number of auto insurance news headlines, drivers are being cautioned that the majority of states still require the paper cards and will not yet accept a digital version displayed on a mobile device. Many people are becoming confused by the advertising made by certain insurers. Consumers are being cautioned to pay closer attention to these auto insurance commercials, as the service…

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Auto insurance law in California now allows digital proof of coverage

electronic proof of auto insurance

Smartphone and tablet users can now prove the existence of their valid policies with their devices. Now that 2013 is officially here, so is a new California auto insurance law that will make it a bit easier for drivers who are required to prove their coverage to the police when they have been pulled over. Instead of digging through the glove box to find the proof of policy, a digital copy is now acceptable. The hope is that it will make it much faster and easier for drivers to be…

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